[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 103 (Wednesday, May 29, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 37382]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-13382]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council 
will meet in Portland, Oregon, June 13-15, 2002. The purpose of the 
meeting is to discuss emerging issues in urban and community forestry 
and to determine the categories for the 2003 Challenge Cost-Share grant 
program.

DATES: The meeting will be held June 13-15, 2002. A tour of local 
projects will be held June 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Westin Hotel, 750 SW. Alder 
Street, Portland, Oregon. Individuals who wish to speak at the meeting 
or to propose agenda items must send their names and proposals to 
Suzanne M. del Villar, Executive Assistant, National Urban and 
Community Forestry Advisory Council, 20628 Diane Drive, Sonora, 
California 95370. Individuals may fax their names and proposed agenda 
items to (209) 536-9089.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne M. del Villar, Cooperative 
Forestry Staff, (209) 536-9201.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Challenge Cost-Share Grant categories, 
identified by the Council, are advertised annually to solicit proposals 
for projects, which advance the knowledge of, and promote interest in, 
urban and community forestry. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(B), the 
meeting will be closed from approximately 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on June 15, 
in order for the Council to determine the categories for the 2003 
Challenge Cost-Share grant program. Otherwise, the meeting is open to 
the public.
    Council discussion is limited to Forest Service staff and Council 
members; however, persons who wish to bring urban and community 
forestry matters to the attention of the Council may file written 
statements with the Council staff before or after the meeting. Public 
input sessions will be provided.

    Dated: May 15, 2002.
Ann M. Veneman,
Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
[FR Doc. 02-13382 Filed 5-28-02; 8:45 am]
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